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Digicel Launches Text Donation For Typhoon
Digicel Bermuda today [Nov 12] appealed to its customers to donate in a fundraising effort to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Working in partnership with the Bermuda Red Cross, Digicel has set up two short codes which will allow customers to donate via text message. Each text to 5151 with the word HELP will donate $5 and each text... Read more of this article
Tragic News Received During Haiyan Fundraiser
The show of support by the community during yesterday’s fundraiser for the Philippines was brought to a sobering reality when a Filipino resident present received the news that their relatives, including young children, had been killed by the typhoon. “This was a poignant moment during the event and reminded all present about the harsh reality... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross Launches Haiyan Appeal
The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a cash appeal to support the British Red Cross’ launch to help assist the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Typhoon Yolanda, struck the Philippines on 8 November 2013. With reports of winds over 190mph it is considered the strongest storm to ever make landfall – and one of the most powerful... Read more of this article
$10,000 Raised At Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser
[Updated with video] The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda were hoping to get 100 people at their fundraiser today [Nov 11], however as of this writing have already had 200 people through the door, with more still filing in. The attendance exceeded their expectations causing some food selections to run low, however supporters sprang to action, delivering... Read more of this article
Filipinos Still Waiting For News After Typhoon
Following the devastating typhoon which struck the Philippines on Friday, many of the island’s Filipino community remain anxious, with the storm having damaged communication lines leaving many Bermuda residents unable to make contact with their family. As many as 10,000 people are feared dead, and tragic tales continue to emerge, with reports... Read more of this article
Typhoon Hits Philippines, 10,000 Feared Dead
[Updated] Both the Government and Opposition have extended their sympathies and thoughts to the island’s Filipino community after the Philippines was struck by a massive typhoon that left a path of devastation and a death toll reports say could reach 1,200. “We estimate 1,000 people were killed in Tacloban and 200 in Samar province,” Gwendolyn... Read more of this article
Apex Fund Services Enters Japanese Market
Apex Fund Services has become the first independent fund administrator to enter the Japanese market following the opening of its Tokyo office. Via its Global Presence, Local Reach strategy and 34 international offices, Apex now will roll out and make available its entire range of fund administration services to fund managers located in Japan. In addition... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Finishes 3rd In Japan Grand Prix
Two time Olympian Tyrone Smith finished third in the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan. Smith, facing a strong headwind, recorded a top leap of 7.61m in the men’s long jump on Sunday [May 5]. Mauro Vinicius Da Silva from Brazil won the event with a top leap of 7.99m, while Zack Visser from South Africa finished second leaping 7.84m. The Seiko... Read more of this article
New Study On Reinsurance Hubs Released
Research and Markets — a leading international market research and market data firm — on Monday [Apr. 29] announced the addition of the “2020 Foresight Report: Reinsurance Hubs” report to its catalogue of publications. A Research and Markets spokesperson said: “Growing uncertainties in the global economy and the increasing... Read more of this article
Seadrill Increases Stake In Asia Offshore
Bermuda-domiciled Seadrill Limited this week [Apr. 23] acquired additional 100 shares of Asia Offshore Drilling Limited. The shares were acquired at price 28.70 Norwegian kroners per share. Following this acquisition, Seadrill will be the owner of 39,739,647 shares in the company, corresponding to 66.23 percent of the total number of outstanding shares... Read more of this article
Jardine Strategic Holdings Announces AGM
The annual general meeting of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited will be held at The Fairmont Southampton, 101 South Shore Road, Southampton, Bermuda on Thursday, May 16 at 11.00 a.m. Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in engineering and construction, transport services, insurance broking, property investment... Read more of this article
Papers Filed In Bermuda Over $15 Billion Fortune
Papers have been filed in a Bermuda Court by Dr. Winston Wong of Taiwan who is seeking to invalidate the transfer of assets that are now valued at more than US $15 billion. Dr. Wong, eldest son of the late Yung-Ching Wang, founder of Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Bermuda about the assets, which include... Read more of this article
